If you are only traveling during peak hours (non weekends and 9-5) check out local locations. Not only do you skip the airport access tax, but you also have the opportunity to catch a branch manager and negotiate something. A move I pulled recently was to call the local Honda dealer and talked to the person I work with for service. She arranged rentals for me at their rates - 19.95 for a new Accord. Can't beat that!

rushtog

New Member

posted: Nov. 5, 2007 @ 1:43p

Hi All,

I am travelling from Virginia to Boston from 22nd Nov to 25th Nov and would like to return by flight - making it a one way trip, I tried using various codes in Avis and Budget but seems like 66/day is the min i found.

Can anyone help me find a better rate.Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks Goutam

szymon

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 5, 2007 @ 1:53p

rushtog,

What exact dates/times will you be picking up/dropping off the car? Are you returning at Boston Logan? What size car?

Szymon

rushtog

New Member

posted: Nov. 5, 2007 @ 3:16p

szymon said: rushtog,

What exact dates/times will you be picking up/dropping off the car? Are you returning at Boston Logan? What size car?

$247/wk for a midsize incl taxes is the best I found. This is from Hertz. Note that this is a weekly rate so you can pick up the car Monday the 19th in the morning if you wish.

Other option is $250/wk from National (Emerald Aisle so you may possibly get a bigger car) at Dulles. This would also be for a 11/19 pickup. Use the Entertainment book free day coupon to get this rate. http://www.nationalcar.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=ZL_EntertainmentFreedayCoupon_2008

Szymon

rushtog

New Member

posted: Nov. 5, 2007 @ 6:11p

szymon said: rushtog,

$247/wk for a midsize incl taxes is the best I found. This is from Hertz. Note that this is a weekly rate so you can pick up the car Monday the 19th in the morning if you wish.

Other option is $250/wk from National (Emerald Aisle so you may possibly get a bigger car) at Dulles. This would also be for a 11/19 pickup. Use the Entertainment book free day coupon to get this rate. http://www.nationalcar.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=ZL_EntertainmentFreedayCoupon_2008

Szymon

Thanks a lot for the info.Is this for one way travel ?

szymon

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 5, 2007 @ 8:51p

rushtog,

Yes, it is. I think these are great deals and I recommend you book now.

For National, PM me if you need the free Emerald club.

Szymon

pl7

New Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 8:59a

Szymon,

I am trying to reserve a car at Miami airport(MIA) from 11/20/2007-11/27/2007. I thought thanksgiving is not as hot as Xmas, so I just start to do this. However, it seems it is hot. It's around $24/day for a compact from Hotwire (I think it is usually $12). Since I am taking my parents with me, I want a little bit bigger car. So I reserved a Hyundai Sonata from Hertz. I combined AAA club and AAA benefit which makes the final total price 293/wk.

Is this the best I can get? I can accept a smaller car if the price is much lower, say 200 altogether. Actually, I can find this kind of car from Orbitz which provides some local dealers who will pick you up at airport by shuttle. But I don't feel comfortable with it.

Thanks a lot!

calguy77

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 9:02a

REQUEST:

Looking for a one-way rate from Kansas City or Chicago TO Minneapolis/St.Paul

Travel dates would be Dec 24th-returning on Dec 25th or Dec 25th Returning on Dec 26th. I would be up for keeping the car an extra day if need be. EX. DEC 24th return DEC 26th.

Thanks for your help!!!

mom2boys

Broke Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 10:45a

calguy77 said: REQUEST:

Looking for a one-way rate from Kansas City or Chicago TO Minneapolis/St.Paul

Travel dates would be Dec 24th-returning on Dec 25th or Dec 25th Returning on Dec 26th. I would be up for keeping the car an extra day if need be. EX. DEC 24th return DEC 26th.

Thanks for your help!!!

So using the numerous codes here what rates did you find?

szymon

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 11:49a

pl7 said: Szymon,

So I reserved a Hyundai Sonata from Hertz. I combined AAA club and AAA benefit which makes the final total price 293/wk.

Use the Last Minute specials contract ID 6600435 from National, combined with the $30 off coupon at nationalcar.com and get an Emerald Aisle (midsize) reservation for $239.36 total. Hopefully they'll have fullsize cars in the aisle when you arrive.

Szymon

pl7

New Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 2:09p

thanks a lot.

Actually, I found this code ND2119071Q in the first page can reduce $5 more from the total.

Does anyone know why there is never any discount codes or coupons for Dollar rental car? I've currently got a reservation booked for Vegas the first of Dec and it does seem pretty cheap, but just wondering if there is ever any discounts for Dollar.

Thanks!

calguy77

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 6:35p

mom2boys said: calguy77 said: REQUEST:

Looking for a one-way rate from Kansas City or Chicago TO Minneapolis/St.Paul

Travel dates would be Dec 24th-returning on Dec 25th or Dec 25th Returning on Dec 26th. I would be up for keeping the car an extra day if need be. EX. DEC 24th return DEC 26th.

Thanks for your help!!!

So using the numerous codes here what rates did you find?

Best thing I could find was 250-600 dollars. Seems a little out of my range, was hoping for 50-75.

riaesq

Senior Member - 2K

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 6:48p

Which company and which codes have you tried?

calguy77

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 7:14p

riaesq said: Which company and which codes have you tried?

I tried a $30.00 off code, upgrade code, one free day code, so many of them. Tried Hertz, Alamo, and Dollar

Does anyone know why Kansas City's rental taxes and fees are just as much, sometimes more than the car rental fee itself? It's crazy!!

calguy77

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 7:39p

Ok here's what I finally found, $77.00 one way from Kansas City to MSP one way Alamo, leave dec 25 return car dec 26th. Coupon code 698805? Anyone do anything better?

riaesq

Senior Member - 2K

posted: Nov. 6, 2007 @ 7:50p

That's actually not that bad for a one way rental, especially Christmas time when rates may be at their peak. It's certainly a lot less than where you started! Remember that one way rentals may present a major inconvenience for the company. If I want to rent in EWR and drop off in PHL 90 miles away- both major airports-- lots of companies want to charge me WAY more than 77$ for the privilege.

You may want to try National with the Big 10 or 5299328 codes which charge lower initial prices but charge for every mile and figure out which way you come out ahead, but I doubt you'll save a whole lot that way.

Book it and keep trying. Maybe it will come down as you get closer. You've got plenty of time and anything could happen.

Some cities are higher due to less competition, less demand, whatever- if you have read thru this thread you have seen how crazy prices are here in NJ. We pay $5 /day security fee in addition to all the other taxes.

FYI rates on Orbitz are on the $400s and that's for drivers 25 and up, so I think this is the best you would get (unless you are affiliated with a company/univ that waives the fee)

Szymon

waterpri

New Member

posted: Nov. 8, 2007 @ 11:45a

I could use some help. I am doing a one way trip from Phoenix to Vegas picking up on 11/18 at noon and dropping off on 11/22 at 7pm. so far the best rate I found so far is Thrifty at $330. I used the Citicorp leisure Avis code to get a lower rate but that doesn't come with miles.

Anyone else with anything I could try?

goodnessgracious

Dismembered Member

posted: Nov. 8, 2007 @ 1:44p

waterpri said: I could use some help. I am doing a one way trip from Phoenix to Vegas picking up on 11/18 at noon and dropping off on 11/22 at 7pm. so far the best rate I found so far is Thrifty at $330. I used the Citicorp leisure Avis code to get a lower rate but that doesn't come with miles.

I'm getting this error today: (Rental must begin on or after 07/01/06 and end on or before 06/30/08.)

That is for weekly rentals only. If your rental is less than 6 days, use ETBX7A.

Szymon

do you know if you need to have the coupon present at the time of the rental?

i get this message before the booking page

Coupon must be presented at the time of rental in order to validate offer. Thank you.

im looking to rent a premium or luxury car from nov 19th to nov 26th in cincinnati and the best rate i found so far is $215 for a premium car from enterprise using the code ETBX7B but when i hit print confirmation page it says in big bold letts that the coupon has to be presented at the time of rental to validate the offer. if anyone can get me a better or similar deal please let me know i dont want to rely on this reservation since i am unsure if i will be able to get the rate without the coupon present.

szymon

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 9, 2007 @ 6:56p

Amalan,

That's new - I never saw that before. They did not require the coupon in the past.

Are you renting off-airport? Is the $215 the total with taxes?

Szymon

NeedAgoodName

Member

posted: Nov. 9, 2007 @ 11:50p

Could someone please help me with the good deal for car rental? I like to rent car (mid-size) for 2 weeks from MA to Canada. I tried Expedia, Hotwire to see what's the good rate. It is $420 for 2 weeks. Can there be any better deal?(date: nov 17 - Nov 30). Also, i believe there is some mileage limitation per day going to canada. That also confuses me lot. On a safer side, I would think i might use upto 2000 miles

Any help is appreciated

szymon

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 10, 2007 @ 7:31a

NeedAgoodName said: Could someone please help me with the good deal for car rental? I like to rent car (mid-size) for 2 weeks from MA to Canada.

Pittsfield? Springfield? Boston? Worcester?

Do you want to pick up off airport or are you flying in?

Szymon

NeedAgoodName

Member

posted: Nov. 10, 2007 @ 10:02a

>Pittsfield? Springfield? Boston? Worcester?

>Do you want to pick up off airport or are you flying in?

From Boston to Canada.

No, i am not flying and I will be picking up the car from my local area (zip 01853) and returning there only.

szymon

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 10, 2007 @ 9:12p

NeedAgoodName said: I will be picking up the car from my local area (zip 01853) and returning there only.

That's Lowell, MA. If you pick up from the Hertz in Chelmsford total for midsize is $346.29 for your dates. This is using the Rate Code LOCAL. (if you have AAA use your club code as the CDP and the total is $311.72) There are no mileage restrictions and you can take the car into Canada as long as you call the location and let them you in advance you will do so.

Szymon

NeedAgoodName

Member

posted: Nov. 10, 2007 @ 10:36p

That's Lowell, MA. If you pick up from the Hertz in Chelmsford total for midsize is $346.29 for your dates. This is using the Rate Code LOCAL. (if you have AAA use your club code as the CDP and the total is $311.72) There are no mileage restrictions and you can take the car into Canada as long as you call the location and let them you in advance you will do so.

Thank you so much. Before booking it from the net, should I call them first and let them know first that I am traveling to canada? Yes, I do have AAA card and that the code-club code saved me additional 10%. That was awesome! I just checked at enterprise website with codes posted on this thread. It was not bad either but I find it has 150 miles restriction for canada. Though, I get 2000(??) miles for two weeks but I am afraid I might easily exceed that mileage in my two weeks trip.

If Hertz offers unlimited mileage, it is a huge plus for me. If I go to local Hertz with my AAA card, can I use the rate code LOCAL there? Or is it supposed to be used for online reservation only?

Edited to include (??) for 2000 miles as I am not sure.

blee33

New Member

posted: Nov. 11, 2007 @ 11:23p

Hi can anyone hook me up with a good deal? I am trying to rent a Fullsize car at Calgary airport on December 26th 2007 and I want to return it to Kelowna airport on January 7th 2008. The best deal i can get is through National with the WestJet coupons and it ends up being $663.22 plus $0.25 / kilometre. Any help would be great. Thanks

binaryinfo

Blissful member

posted: Nov. 11, 2007 @ 11:38p

Hi, I am visiting Vegas from Dec 24 to Dec 29. There are 6 of us and so we need a minivan. I tried Carlson contract ID and it gave me around 380 in total. The unlimited mile is a must for our reservation. Could anyone have a better suggestion? Thanks a lot!!!

BTW: Could anyone tell me how the upgrade coupon work on the minivan? Thanks!

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